Education Quote by Adam M. Grant
““teacher expectations are especially important for improving the grades and intelligence test scores of low-achieving students and members of stigmatized minority groups. In a comprehensive review of the evidence, psychologists Lee Jussim and Kent Harber concluded, “Self-fulfilling prophecies in the classroom are real.””
About This Quote
Source Journal Article: Review of Teacher Expectations, Lee Jussim & Kent Harber, 2020
High expectations from teachers can boost academic performance and test scores for low‑achieving and marginalized students, confirming self‑fulfilling prophecies in education.
In simple terms: Teachers’ expectations raise student achievement.
Key Takeaway
Set high, supportive expectations.
Themes
education
equity
psychology
motivation
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
motivational
research‑based
When to use this quote
- classroom instruction
- teacher training
- policy design
- parent‑teacher meetings
Key Concepts
Self‑fulfilling prophecy
stereotype threat
growth mindset
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you convey high expectations without pressure?
- What structures help sustain these gains?
A Different Perspective
Expectations alone cannot fix systemic inequities without resources and support.
